Transdisciplinary Theme: Who we are (Social Studies, Health) An inquiry into the nature of the self, beliefs and values, learning styles (needs & abilities), human relationships including families, friends, class & school community and culture, rights and responsibilities. Central Idea: Understanding different ways of learning enables people to respond to their own learning needs as well as those of others. Lines of Inquiry: Learning communities (form & function) How people construct knowledge (reflection) How learning styles impact the way people engage in a learning community (responsibility)
Our explorations include:
How can I be a 'switched-on' learner?
How can I identify my strengths & weaknesses?
How can I set and follow through with goals to help me improve?
What is my dominant learning style? Multiple Intelligences
How can I develop responsibility & independence?
What will make me a valued group member?
Samples of Student Work:
Transdisciplinary Theme: Sharing The Planet (Science, Technology) An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution. Central Idea: Water is essential to life and is a limited resource for many people
Lines of Inquiry: Sources of water and how it is used (form & function) What happens to water after we use it (reflection)
Responsibilities regarding water (responsibility)
Our explorations include: *What is water? *Where does water come from, what is the water cycle? *How do we use water? *Why do we need water? What happens to water after we use it? How and why should we look after our water supply?
Transdisciplinary Theme: Where We Are In Place & Time (Social Science - History & Geography focus) An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Central Idea: Family histories provide an insight into culture, family and the individual
Lines of Inquiry: The nature and configuration of a family (connections) Similarities & differences between generations within a family, and within different types of families (change) Heirlooms and past experiences that are important to a family (perspective)
Homework Link Week 2
Now Find Out: What are the names of your siblings? What are the full names of your parents? What are the full names of your 4 grandparents?
Challenge What are the full names of your 8 grandparents? You will need this information to use in class when we draw up your family tree.
Optional: Does your family already have a family tree chart that you could share with the class?
Homework Link Week 4
Speeches are going very well. The time table is on the homework page. We should all be
done by mid week 5.
Homework Link Week 5 & 6
Here are some images of family events of NOW and family events of THEN. This may inspire some similar events of your own.
Where did your ancestors / family originally come to New Zealand from? Why did they decide to migrate to New Zealand? How did they travel to this country? Which ancestors / family members came to New Zealand first? When did your ancestors / family first arrive in New Zealand? Where did your ancestors / family first settle in New Zealand? Why? Do members of your family still live in the same area/country? What traditions have been passed from one generation to another e.g. celebrations, rituals, occasions, professions, music, dance, etc? How does your family maintain links to its identity / culture in everyday life?
We are from...Europe
Use this link to look at countries in Europe where your ancestors may have originated from.
Homework Link Week 3
Now ask a chosen family member some of the following questions about a treasured family heirloom/possession. Prepare your 1 minute speech to include the answers to these questions
What item is important to your family? What is it? (form/function)
Explain the significance of this family heirloom / treasure / taonga. Who owned it first? Who owns it now? Why is it important to your family? How do you care for it? What will you do with it in the future?
Transdisciplinary Theme: Who we are (Social Studies, Health)
An inquiry into the nature of the self, beliefs and values, learning styles (needs & abilities), human
relationships including families, friends, class & school community and culture, rights and responsibilities.
Central Idea:
Understanding different ways of learning enables people to respond to their own learning needs as well as those of others.
Lines of Inquiry:
Learning communities (form & function)
How people construct knowledge (reflection)
How learning styles impact the way people engage in a learning community (responsibility)
How can I be a 'switched-on' learner?
How can I identify my strengths & weaknesses?
How can I set and follow through with goals to help me improve?
What is my dominant learning style?
Multiple Intelligences
How can I develop responsibility & independence?
What will make me a valued group member?
Transdisciplinary Theme: Sharing The Planet (Science, Technology)
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people
and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access
to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
Central Idea:
Water is essential to life and is a limited resource for many people
Lines of Inquiry:
Sources of water and how it is used (form & function)
What happens to water after we use it (reflection)
Responsibilities regarding water (responsibility)
*What is water?
*Where does water come from, what is the water cycle?
*How do we use water?
*Why do we need water?
What happens to water after we use it?
How and why should we look after our water supply?
Some Links to Explore:
BBC Bitesize 2_Science
label the water cycle
The Water Cycle
water cycle too
Adventures of super toilet
The Water Family Game
Pani the handpump game
Splish Splash Flush
Water stories
Dynamic Water Cycle
Ocean Pollution
save waterWater saving tips
Storm water
Water kids
Groundwater Basics
What is Groundwater?
The Story of Groundwater (animated)
Groundwater and the Water Cycle
Kids Can Protect Groundwater Too!
Groundwater Protection:Kid Style!
Easy Ways to Conserve Water
Be Water Wise All Week
Groundwater Vocabulary
Try This At Home if you are keen
Activity 1: Water Cycle in a Bag
Activity 2: Aquifer in a Cup
Activity 3: Backyard Compost
Activity 4: Growing with Groundwater
Activity 5: Fun with Bubbles
Games & Puzzles
Contamination Crossword
Groundwater Word Search
Recycle Maze
Water Crossword
Water Cycle Crossword
Wet Word Search
Water Audit - How well will you score?
Home Water Audit
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/swater.html
http://www.kidzone.ws/water/
Transdisciplinary Theme: Where We Are In Place & Time (Social Science - History & Geography focus)
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Central Idea:
Family histories provide an insight into culture, family and the individual
Lines of Inquiry:
The nature and configuration of a family (connections)
Similarities & differences between generations within a family, and within different types of families (change)
Heirlooms and past experiences that are important to a family (perspective)
Homework Link Week 2
Now Find Out:
What are the names of your siblings?
What are the full names of your parents?
What are the full names of your 4 grandparents?
Challenge
What are the full names of your 8 grandparents?
You will need this information to use in class when we draw up your family tree.
Optional:
Does your family already have a family tree chart that you could share with the class?
Homework Link Week 4
Speeches are going very well. The time table is on the homework page. We should all bedone by mid week 5.
Homework Link Week 5 & 6
Here are some images of family events of NOW and family events of THEN. This may inspire some similar events of your own.ImageChef.com Poetry Blender
Homework Link Week 1
Where did your ancestors / family originally come to New Zealand from?
Why did they decide to migrate to New Zealand?
How did they travel to this country?
Which ancestors / family members came to New Zealand first?
When did your ancestors / family first arrive in New Zealand?
Where did your ancestors / family first settle in New Zealand? Why?
Do members of your family still live in the same area/country?
What traditions have been passed from one generation to another e.g. celebrations, rituals, occasions, professions, music, dance, etc?
How does your family maintain links to its identity / culture in everyday life?
We are from...Europe
Use this link to look at countries in Europe where your ancestors may have originated from.
Homework Link Week 3
Now ask a chosen family member some of the following questions about a treasured family heirloom/possession. Prepare your 1 minute speech to include the answers to these questions
What item is important to your family?
What is it? (form/function)
Explain the significance of this family heirloom / treasure / taonga.
Who owned it first?
Who owns it now?
Why is it important to your family?
How do you care for it?
What will you do with it in the future?
Homework Link Week 7
Some other links you can explore are:
http://www.fleurdelis.com/meanings.htm
The Meanings Behind the Symbols
http://www.coatofarms.com/symbols1.html
Find out what the symbols on your family coat of arms mean. What is the Meaning of your coat of arms ?
http://www.free-coat-of-arms.com/
Design a coat of arms on line and load it onto your wiki page - use one of the links below
http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/british_galleries/designa/coat_of_arms/coat_of_arms.html
http://www.imaginon.org/fun/whippingboy/createacoatofarms.asp?themeid=2&activityid=8
Find out the meaning of your name by using the links below:
Surname Dictionary
What does my name mean?
http://www.name-meanings.com/